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Electronics Manufacturing Group Seeking Enthusiastic Individuals for Immediate
Employment Opportunities
Company installs new Universal Surface Mount Technology and production
expands
CALGARY, Nov. 1 /CNW/ - Electronics Manufacturing Group Inc. (EMG), an
electronic manufacturing services company recently recognized as Canada's
sixth fastest start-up, is actively seeking skilled employees for its Calgary
manufacturing facility. Currently employing 120 people at the Calgary site,
EMG needs to hire between 120 and 150 people within the next 4 weeks and
operate three full-time shifts operating 24-hours, seven days a week.
Recent growth has opened up a wide variety of employment opportunities at
the company. Specifically, new job openings include Engineering, Production,
Supply Chain Management, Quality, and Program Management. The company is
seeking dynamic individuals with skill sets including: Engineering &
Engineering support such as SMT Process Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, ICT
Test Development Engineers, RF Functional Test Development Engineers, Program
Managers, Electronics Process Engineers, Mechanical Assemblers, Inspectors,
Solderers, Manual Assemblers, PCB Assemblers, Wave Operators, Material
Handlers, Maintenance Technicians.
EMG has contracted CDI Technical Services, Ltd. in Calgary to lead
recruiting and fulfill EMG's immediate human resources requirements. "EMG's
key competitive advantage is its people and its employees experience all the
rewards that come from working for a successful manufacturer, including
tremendous growth opportunities, challenging work and a one-of-a-kind, values-
driven culture," explained Jason Landa, Account Manager for CDI Technical
Services.
Interested candidates with electronics manufacturing experience can apply
in person at CDI Technical Services, or contact Rob Cutforth at CDI Technical
Services in Calgary at 403 266-1009 or correspond by email at
rob.cutforth@cdicorp.com.
"EMG is poised for growth securing a number of new customers that are
outsourcing their manufacturing requirements for the first time," explained
David Snell, Vice Chairman and CEO of EMG. "We see a continuing trend for EMS
electronics manufacturing service."
"My experience has taught me the value of good people," said Paul
Gelleta, Director of Operations at EMG's Calgary facility. "I am looking for
great people who want a chance to contribute to a young successful company and
work with the best customers."
EMG installed new Universal surface mount technology this week for high-
speed component placement increasing real-world production capacity to over 4
million placements per day. In addition, EMG upgraded three of its existing
Mydata component placement machines. This planned expansion provides required
capacity and advanced technology to meet the increasing manufacturing demands
of current and future customers.
About the 4796 HSP Chipshooter:
The 4796 HSP turret-style chipshooter uses motor-controlled, direct drive
placement heads to achieve high speed tact times when placing devices ranging
from 0402 (1005) chips to 20 mm square components. The 4796 HSP can achieve a
placement rate of 0.10 seconds per placement (36,000 components per hour) and
board transfer times range between 2.9 seconds and 5.1 seconds. For further
information on this and other Universal Instruments Corporation's products,
visit: www3.uic.com
About EMG:
Electronics Manufacturing Group Inc. is an ISO 9002 registered
Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company, providing a complete range
of product development and delivery services to the global technology and
electronics industry, including design, prototyping, assembly,
testing, product assurance, supply chain management, worldwide distribution
and after-sales service. With three manufacturing facilities located in
Calgary and Markham, Ontario, EMG is continually expanding its electronics
manufacturing services in order to set the standard for bringing quality
electronics products to market. With its corporate headquarters in Calgary,
EMG employs 355 Canadians and was recently recognized by Profit Magazine as
the sixth fastest growing start-up in Canada. EMG is listed on the Canadian
Venture Exchange under the symbol "EMY" and more information can be found at
www.emgplace.com
EMG is an equal opportunity employer.
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responsibility for the adequacy or the accuracy of this release. This news
release may contain forward-looking information. Actual future results may
differ materially from those contemplated. The risks, uncertainties and other
factors that could influence actual results are described in documents filed
with regulatory authorities.
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For further information: Tracy A. Holotuk, Sr. Vice President, Corporate
Development EMG - Electronics Manufacturing Group Inc., Cell phone: (416)
886-5293, Calgary office: (403) 207-5364, Email: tracy.holotuk@emgplac.com;
Jason Landa, Account Manager, CDI Technical Services Ltd., Direct: (403)
215-1793, Email: Jason.landa@cdicorp.com;
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